The New Wave Music Podcast

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Robyn Hitchcock & They Might Be Giants

2026-10-0501:04:52

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve and Don are back with another episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, taking a look at two new albums from artists who have been creating music for decades. This time, they dive into Robyn Hitchcock’s The Confuser and They Might Be Giants’ The World Is to Dig, breaking down the albums track by track and sharing their thoughts on what works, what doesn’t, and which songs stand out. Plus, we’ve got another round of Music News with...

New Music Spotlight: Tania Cassette

2026-09-2834:07

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. From her work with Glass Spells to stepping into the spotlight on her own, Tania Cassette is entering an exciting new chapter. Steve sits down with Tania to talk about her solo debut The Death of Me, the inspiration behind the project, her love of ’80s sounds, and the creative process that helped shape her sound as a solo artist. She also opens up about working with Kyle and Myles Mendes of NITE and what it means to finally have this...

New Music Spotlight: Modele

2026-09-1838:07

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve sits down with Chris Huggett from Modele for an in-depth conversation about the band’s origins, influences, and the story behind their name. They dive into Modele’s 2025 debut album Pleasure For The Holy, discussing the recording process, the stories and ideas behind the music, and the band’s cover of The Cure classic “Charlotte Sometimes.” The conversation also looks at Modele’s busy 2026, including their new music and l...

New Music Spotlight: Magic Wands

2026-09-1136:03

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve sits down with Magic Wands for a career-spanning conversation about the band's unique blend of dark, atmospheric alternative, dream pop, psychedelic rock, and shoegaze. We go all the way back to the band's beginnings and talk about how Magic Wands came together, their influences, the story behind the band's name, and how their sound has continued to evolve and change throughout the...

Death Cab For Cutie & Modest Mouse

2026-08-3101:03:25

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve and Don try something a little different, featuring two bands that you could say took inspiration from the sounds and sonic landscapes of New Wave and classic alternative. They take a deep dive with track-by-track reviews of the latest albums from Modest Mouse and Death Cab for Cutie, And in music news, we have new music from U2, who contribute a Shane MacGowan cover to an up...

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